Avarekaalu mixture is one of the most addictive, loved deep fried, tea time snack fromKarnataka. Avarekaalu mixture is a crispy, spicy snack with a hint of sweetness. Avarekaalu mixture is very addictive and mostly everyone fights for the fried dry coconut in it :), so go ahead and add more of it. Avarekaalu mixture is…
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CHOcolate Brownie Crinkle Cookies – chewy and crunchy
Chocolate Brownie Crinkle cookies are a perfect combination of cookies and brownie in taste and texture. The outer layer is crispy and the inside is chewy and soft. Totally chocolaty with a hint of salt , it is deadly. I followed this recipe from Edd Kimber’s blog. With the only addition of coffee powder to…
TIL Gud Chikki – Sesame Chikki
Til Gud Chikki are crisp thin wafer made using jaggery and sesame seeds is a speciality during winter months. It is specially made during Lohri and Sankranti and distributed among friends and family. Sesame is a great source of oil and also hot in nature and hence it is had more during winter to keep…
Ginger Date Chutney – For Winter
Ginger Date Chutney is a super quick, lip smacking, mouth watering chutney that is also perfect for winter and soar throat. Fresh ginger is perfect to keep your body warm in this season and Ginger Date Chutney is a great way to have it. You could also try Kashaya in this season to boost your…
MENthya Soppu Avarekaalu Bhath
Menthya Soppu Avarekaalu Bhath is a spicy pulav with loads of flavours made using fenugreek leaves and flat beans. It is the season of Avarekaalu and almost everyone makes everything out of it. Avarekaalu upittu, Avarekaalu rotti, Avarekaalu usli, Avarekaalu bhath, Avarekaalu dose and people go to the heights of making Avarekaalu Paayasa and obattu….
KITtale Sippe Gojju – Orange Peel Curry
Kittale Sippe Gojju made of Orange peel is one of the winter delicacies of South India specially from Karnataka. It is bitter, sweet and spicy and tastes absolutely heavenly with hot steamed rice and ghee. Because this is the season for oranges, we are left with lot of orange peel. Apart from using it for…
GASagase Paayasa – Poppy seed drink from Karnataka
Gasagase Paayasa is a drink made using poppy seeds, coconut, cardamom and jaggery. Gasagase Paayasa is a simple paayasa, creamy, mild and can be had hot or cold. As a kid I never celebrated my birthday by cutting cakes. It was not in our tradition to cut cakes, blow candles and party. It was all…
ROSe Pistachio Homemade Truffles
Rose Pistachio homemade truffles are one of the most easiest and simplest desserts one can make. Kids love making it and you can make it with variety of flavours, fruits and nuts. I am sure you will love the boozy Christmas Cake Truffle I made last Christmas. Ingredients 225gms -Dark Chocolate, finely chopped 2/3 cup – Heavy cream,…
SWEet Pumpkin Halwa / Indian Pumpkin Dessert
Sweet Pumpkin Halwa, is an Indian dessert which is rich with mild flavours. When Pumpkins are in season, there are so many dishes that we make at home using them, like Khatta Meetha Kaddu and this Halwa. Apart from the Pumpkin Soup, Pumpkin Bundt Cakes etc. Sweet Pumpkin Halwa is a nice twist to the…
HAAlu Paayasa / Akki Paayasa/ Kheer / Indian Rice Pudding
Haalu Paayasa or Akki Paayasa is the basic paayasa that we make at home. Haalu Paayasa is prepared with just few basic ingredients like milk, rice, sugar and cardamom. We also prepare another version of this paayasa which is the Turmeric Leaf Paayasa. My granny never used sugar in the kheer . We had cows…